Thorn Energy Solutions helps Centre Retail Park slash energy by 89% Centre Retail Park in Oldham has 245,000 sq. ft. of retail space and car parking facilities, with over 1,100 parking spaces. Occupiers include national retailers and restaurant chains, including Boots, Carphone Warehouse, Next, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut. With the existing car park lighting scheme comprising 45 column- mounted 400W SON luminaires (with 52W gear losses), the site had a dull orange glow. Despite only 60% of the lighting working, it consumed 82,224 kWh per annum, with frequent lamp failures adding to the high operating costs. In conjunction with Centre Retail Park agent, Savills, and Stroma, a leading authority in meeting energy reduction targets, an assessment was undertaken to determine a suitable

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